Texas SB8 (the abortion bounty law) seems to have been written by people who thought Mao’s “Cultural Revolution” was a good idea that only lacked a significant profit motive. One of the worst (besides the whole purpose of controlling women’s bodies) tricks is that a plaintiff who sues somebody under the law for suspected facilitation of abortion is guaranteed $10,000 if they win, plus costs. If the Uber driver successfully defends himself against a charge of knowingly assisting a women access her rights, he cannot recover his legal costs of defense. Just bringing enough losing suits could bankrupt a provider with successful defenses.
Texas SB8 (the abortion bounty law) seems to have been written by people who thought Mao’s “Cultural Revolution” was a good idea that only lacked a significant profit motive. One of the worst (besides the whole purpose of controlling women’s bodies) tricks is that a plaintiff who sues somebody under the law for suspected facilitation of abortion is guaranteed $10,000 if they win, plus costs. If the Uber driver successfully defends himself against a charge of knowingly assisting a women access her rights, he cannot recover his legal costs of defense. Just bringing enough losing suits could bankrupt a provider with successful defenses.